Observations and insights on pasture persistence in New Zealand

Authors

  • P.M.S. Lane

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.15.2011.3219

Abstract

This essay contains personal observations and interpretations by the author on the persistence of pastures in the northern North Island. Key pasture stress factors are identified as the increase of farming intensity over the past two decades, the impact of pasture renewal techniques and the role of pasture species on insect pest (particularly black beetle and clover root weevil) interactions. Keywords: insect pests, soil fertility, pasture renewal, cultivars, endophyte

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Published

2011-01-01

How to Cite

Lane, P. (2011). Observations and insights on pasture persistence in New Zealand. NZGA: Research and Practice Series, 15, 47–51. https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.15.2011.3219

Issue

Vol. 15 (2011): Pasture Persistence Symposium

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